Grit and Goose Feathers
Chasing Medals and Finding Me. My Olympic Journey Uncovered
$70.97
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
13 October 2025
Summary
From Olympic podium to parent–teacher meetings, Grit and Goose Feathers is the raw, witty and brutally honest autobiography of badminton star Gail Emms.
A former world champion and Olympic silver medallist, Gail takes readers on a whirlwind journey through the highs and lows of elite sport with input from life coach and trauma specialist Stephanie Burge. Inside you’ll discover:
- The stark truth of elite sport – the gruelling training, euphoric vi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781836802167 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1836802161 |
| Author: | Gail Emms |
| Publisher: | Pitch Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pitch Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 542g |
| Dimensions: | 160mm x 240mm |
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Gail Emms
Gail Emms MBE is a retired English badminton player with international success. First chosen to represent England in 1995, Gail became a world champion and Olympic silver medallist at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games with mixed badminton doubles partner Nathan Robertson. She retired from the sport in 2008. Since then, Gail has forged a successful media career, becoming a recurring presence on esteemed platforms such as Fighting Talk (BBC Radio 5 Live) and A Question of Sport (BBC One). She also focuses on motivational talks, hosting and event management with her own successful company.
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